Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced upcoming zoning and development meetings, including a Lawrence Avenue Study community meeting on Jan. 15 and public input on the 3039 W Irving Park Rd change request (B3‑1 to B2‑3). She also highlighted the Shared Cost Sidewalk Program opening on Jan. 12 as a new infrastructure spending initiative and the finalization of the Participatory Budgeting ballot for the year. Other key events include a free‑meal program, a film screening on immigrant justice, and volunteer opportunities for community support.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward notes her “No” vote on the city’s unbalanced budget, citing its unsustainability and lack of new revenue, and highlights the ongoing community review of a zoning change for 3039 W Irving Park Rd (B3‑1 to B2‑3). The newsletter also announces the ward office’s winter‑break closure, its role as a distribution site for gun‑safety locks, smoke and carbon‑monoxide detectors, and lists upcoming community events such as holiday meal kits and low‑income housing workshops. Additional resources include mutual‑aid maps, free vaccination clinics, and volunteer opportunities.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that the 33rd Ward has been actively engaged in budget negotiations, attending daily City Hall meetings and the Finance Committee hearing where a controversial revenue plan was approved—she has voted “no” on the plan. She also highlighted a zoning community review for the 3039 W Irving Park Rd project, currently in the B3‑1 to B2‑3 change‑request stage. Other updates include the launch of the ChiStreetWorks construction‑tracking tool and a slate of community events and resource announcements.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that the 33rd Ward will host a public input session for the Irving Park Road Study on Dec 13‑14 and a Neighbor Night on Dec 15 featuring a Department of Planning and Development presentation, while city‑wide budget negotiations continue in the coming week. The ward is also reviewing a zoning change request for 3039 W Irving Park Rd (B3‑1 to B2‑3) and encouraging residents to comment on the Irving Park Road Study. In addition, the alderwoman urges participation in the library budget survey, highlights emergency shelter and free winter‑gear distribution, and lists a slate of holiday community events and volunteer opportunities for the month.”}
The 33rd Ward newsletter announces several public meetings— the Irving Park Road Study (Dec 6‑7, 13‑14) and the CTA/CDOT Bus Priority Corridor Study (Dec 8)—to gather community input on transit, street design, and zoning changes. Policy updates include the city’s Winter Overnight Parking Ban (Dec 1‑Apr 1) and a Two‑inch snow parking ban, as well as the distribution of free gun‑safety locks, smoke detectors, and other safety gear at the ward office. A zoning change request for 3039 W Irving Park Rd (B3‑1 to B2‑3) is in community review with a comment deadline of Dec 19, while Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez promotes community events such as free holiday meals, the Sage Brigade senior art‑making event, and Front Porch Christmas, and reminds residents of free vaccination clinics and other support services.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s 33rd Ward newsletter announces two key meetings: a Participatory Budgeting All‑Community Meeting on Nov. 24 and a virtual CTA informational session on the planned extension of the #93 California bus route, which will link Lawrence/Kimball to the Logan Square Blue Line. The ward also highlights its budget advocacy work—surveying residents on the proposed 2026 Chicago budget and hosting a property‑tax appeals seminar—while continuing to support the community with free Thanksgiving meal kits, turkey distribution, and a host of local food‑pantry and emergency heating repair programs. Additional events include a neighbor‑night open house on Dec. 1, holiday gatherings, and volunteer opportunities throughout the month.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s 33rd Ward newsletter reports that City Council held a public hearing on the Mayor’s 2026 budget, with the alderwoman urging a shift of tax burdens toward large corporations and highlighting the proposed Community Safety Surcharge to fund youth jobs, violence intervention, and public‑school investment. She also announced the lifting of the liquor moratorium on a stretch of N Elston Ave—an ordinance amendment that will allow on‑site liquor licenses—and reminded residents of upcoming zoning and development meetings posted on the ward’s website. Other highlights include a budget‑survey call‑to‑action, updates on the Community Safety Surcharge, and a calendar of community events such as animal adoption, food drives, and a Thanksgiving meal kit.
The 33rd Ward Office reports a surge in ICE‑related incidents and a community fundraiser for a kidnapped neighbor, while urging residents to stay alert and support local businesses. Budget hearings are wrapping up next week, with the office pushing for expanded CARE mental‑health outreach and hiring new staff. Key upcoming events include free flu/COVID shots, an emergency heating repair program, and community gatherings such as the November 10 bonfire and November 19 health screenings.
The newsletter urges residents to follow the ward’s Facebook and website for upcoming public meetings and input surveys on zoning and development in the 33rd Ward. It also details the 2025 street‑sweeping schedule, pumpkin compost drop‑off, fall‑leaf cleanup guidelines, the new grid‑based tree‑trimming plan, and the launch of the Emergency Heating Repair Program and Homeowner Relief Fund deadline. Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlights Halloween decoration contest winners, Day of the Dead celebrations, and a calendar of community events—including free flu and COVID vaccines, a Green Corn Festival, and volunteer opportunities—while encouraging support for local businesses and immigrant neighbors.
Ald. Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced a meeting with local groups to review Mayor Johnson’s proposed budget, stressing a shift of fiscal responsibility away from low‑income residents. She also highlighted the community‑driven zoning review for 3240 W Lawrence Ave (B1‑2 to B2‑5 change request) and the upcoming Participatory Budgeting All‑Community Meeting on Oct. 27. Other key updates include the closure of the Von Steuben Fall Festival, the launch of a rapid‑response volunteer network, and the Halloween Decoration Contest deadline on Oct. 26.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reports that the Committee on Finance and City Council approved TIF funding for park improvements at River Park and Ronan Park, and Mayor Johnson’s 2025 budget proposal—highlighted in the newsletter—introduces new revenue sources such as a corporate head tax and a social‑media tax while explicitly excluding new property or grocery taxes. A zoning change is underway for 3240 W Lawrence Ave, converting a B1‑2 to B2‑5, and the ward is hosting public meetings and input surveys on zoning and development. The newsletter also lists a series of community events, including Halloween festivals, a participatory‑budgeting meeting, and a “Neighbor Night” to engage residents.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward highlighted an upcoming public input session on a zoning change for 3240 W Lawrence Ave (B1‑2 to B2‑5) and reminded residents that the City Council budget address will be held on Oct. 16, where ward‑level budget allocations will be discussed. The newsletter also announced the annual Halloween Decoration Contest, several community events such as the NIJC Halloween Costume Contest, and initiatives to support local businesses and street vendors. Additionally, the ward office will be closed on Oct. 13 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and residents are encouraged to sign up for ICE alerts and continue supporting neighborhood vendors and businesses.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez announced this week’s first community meeting for the 2025 Participatory Budgeting process and a public meeting to discuss lifting the Elston Ave liquor moratorium, while the ward’s zoning office is inviting input on the 3240 W Lawrence Ave type‑1 change request from B1‑2 to B2‑5. The PB process approved funding for a new playground at Bateman Elementary, and the Homeowner Relief Program offers a $1,000 lottery payment to eligible Cook County homeowners, both reflecting budgetary decisions made by the ward. In addition, the newsletter highlighted ongoing ICE raid responses, the launch of a rapid‑response volunteer network, and a schedule of community events including a pet blessing, neighbor nights, and a town hall on homelessness and mental health.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez highlighted the September 25 CTA Budget Townhall and the ongoing zoning reviews for 3240 W Lawrence Ave (B1‑2 to B2‑5) and 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy (C1‑1 to B2‑3) as key meetings and development approvals for the 33rd Ward. Other updates include a City Council press conference on ICE abductions, a visit from Irma Aragon, the launch of the City of Chicago Family Preparedness Campaign, and several community events such as the Neighborhood Night, Participatory Budgeting meeting, and the upcoming CTA Budget Townhall. The ward also announced infrastructure tools like ChiStreetWorks and the 2025 street‑sweeping schedule, and encouraged residents to volunteer and attend upcoming events including the Sage Brigade and community meetings.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s 33rd Ward newsletter highlights several key meetings: the State of Transit Townhall on September 20, the CTA Budget Townhall on September 25, and an Emergency Response Townhall on September 21 focused on ICE‑related concerns. The ward also reports two zoning actions in progress— a Type 1 map amendment for 3240 W Lawrence Ave (B1‑2 to B2‑5) in community review and a supported amendment for 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy (C1‑1 to B2‑3). Additional announcements include Family Preparedness workshops, volunteer opportunities, and the ward’s ongoing immigration‑rights outreach.
On September 12, 2025, 33rd‑Ward Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez announced the launch of the Participatory Budgeting process, inviting residents to submit ideas and volunteer for the committee, and highlighted upcoming zoning discussions for the 3240 W Lawrence Ave and 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy projects— the latter already supported. The ward also updated residents on a new grid‑based tree‑trimming schedule and the 2025 street‑sweeping timetable, while reminding tenants of the Gary Carlson building transition and offering Narcan distribution. Additional community events include the Mexican Independence Day Parade, Family Preparedness workshops, and the Cleveland Elementary Back‑to‑School Fair.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward announced the Participatory Budgeting Launch Party on September 11 at Roosevelt High School Library, inviting residents to help decide how the ward’s infrastructure funds will be spent. The ward also scheduled an Urban Flooding Community Meeting on September 10 with the NRC to discuss flood mitigation and a Neighborhood Night on September 8 to review local infrastructure projects. Additional highlights include a Family Preparedness Campaign with virtual workshops, a “Know Your Rights” immigration webinar, and community events such as the Mexican Independence Day Parade on September 14 and the End Hunger Games fundraiser on September 6.
Alderman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez reminds residents of the upcoming City Council meeting on September 25, 2025 and urges participation in public meetings on zoning and development posted on the ward’s social media and website. The newsletter also highlights the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance, providing a guide for tenants who want to purchase homes, and encourages residents to review the ordinance’s details. Other key announcements include a business mixer, the Workers Over Billionaires rally, new local businesses opening, and upcoming community events such as the Avondale Garden and Agriculture Fair and a Know Your Rights workshop.
Alderwoman Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez’s August 15 newsletter announces several zoning and development meetings, including a public hearing on the 3122 W Belmont/3203 N Troy map amendment and a State Transit Town Hall, and notes that the 3845 N Whipple St RS‑3 to RT‑4 change has been supported while the Belmont/Troy amendment remains in aldermanic review. The newsletter also highlights policy resources such as the Northwest Side Housing Preservation Ordinance guide and block‑party permit application, and reports a participatory‑budgeting‑approved playground opening, along with updates on street‑sweeping schedules and tree‑trimming. Additional community events featured include the Horner Park 5‑k, Concordia’s back‑to‑school celebration, Patrick Henry’s block party, and the final Lot Jams gathering.